Large wave warning issued for Eureka and surrounding coastal areas

With a potent storm system in the northeast pacific to peak Sunday night, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a high surf advisory for Eureka and the surrounding coastal areas.

Large breaking waves are expected along the coast and the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday to 11 a.m. Monday. The highest waves are expected to arrive Sunday night into the morning hours Monday.

According to the NWS, wave-run will be especially dangerous during high tide, slated for around 10 a.m. Monday.

Since the large waves are erratic and unpredictable, the NWS encourages beach goers to use caution near surf zones as the swells are capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean waters.

The NWS added mariners traversing the bar are urged to use extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.

In addition to water conditions, the NWS also issued a wind advisory effective from 7 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday.

U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 199 are expected face the brunt of expected 20 to 30 mile per hour gusts that can reach up to 45 MPH.

The NWS encourages residents to tie down items and be prepared for power outages.